Abstract: Objective To investigate the species and distribution of wild rodents and their parasitic fleas in Three Rivers Headwaters region of Qinghai province, China.Methods Small rodents were captured with tongs (snap traps), and plateau zokors were captured by bow tongs (large snap traps).Results A total of 362 wild rodents, which belonged to 15 species, 12genera, 5 families, and 2 orders, were captured. Eight hundred and forty-six parasitic fleas, which belonged to 36 species, 18genera, 6 families, and 4 superfamilies, were collected.Conclusion The distribution of wild rodents and their parasitic fleas in Three Rivers Headwaters region have been preliminarily investigated. This investigation provides a scientific basis for the prevention and control of plague and related diseases in this area.

Key words: Rat-shaped animal, Parasitic flea, Survey, Three Rivers Headwaters

摘要： 目的 了解青海省三江源地区鼠形动物及其体表寄生蚤的种类和地理分布情况。方法 采用夹捕法捕获小型鼠形动物,用弓形夹法捕获高原鼢鼠。结果 共捕获鼠形动物362只,经分类鉴定隶属于2目5科12属15种,体外寄生蚤846匹,隶属6科18属36种。结论 初步掌握三江源地区鼠形动物及其体表寄生蚤的分布情况,为开展该地区鼠疫及相关疾病的预防和控制提供了科学依据。

关键词: 鼠形动物, 寄生蚤, 调查, 三江源